Rising Star: MPH
November 26, 2024
November 26, 2024
David Guetta’s new album, set for release on November 24 on Atlantic/Parlophone, unites three years of production work with his desire to produce records that strike a chord with his huge army of fans and equally, opens the hearts, ears and minds of others. His most sophisticated and unexpected work, Listen is an evolution, with a range of surprises, from mid-tempo new single “Dangerous,” to a ballad with Sia. Changing his production style from creating beats and laying vocals to working in a more traditional sense, this album was crafted from simple guitar/voice or piano/voice, then produced.
Listen is about taking risks, and the results are spectacular.
“I could have chosen to repeat the style that has become so successful for me, but I wanted to grow as a producer and push myself to the limit. Try new ideas. Get out of my comfort zone. Create songs that stand up whether played by a DJ, a rock band or an orchestra. I worked with piano, violins, guitars and blended them with electronic elements. It’s also my most personal album lyrically, which is why I called it Listen. Dance too, but really it’s from the heart.”
Guetta will premiere the highly anticipated video for “Dangerous” on Friday. The video, directed by Jonas Åkerlund, will premiere on Google+ Hangout On Air at YouTube Space New York. David will be speaking with music expert Bill Werde about his new album and the making of the video, as well as answering questions from fans. Fans can start submitting their questions Wednesday. David will also be answering the questions from Google+ users.
Listen is therefore not only an extraordinary album, but one that proves David is right at the top of his game. From his willingness to take these risks and experiment with his own sounds, to joining forces with world-leading artists from a host of different musical backgrounds, Listen is the work of a true, modern-day music icon. But if you ask him, he’ll proudly say he’s just a DJ who makes records. Listen and hear for yourself.
Listen tracklisting:
Connect with David Guetta:
Website: http://www.davidguetta.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidGuetta
Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidguetta
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/davidguettavevo